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The Venezuelan Air Force has become the strongest in Latin America due to the use of Russian Su-30MK2 multi-purpose fighters and S-300VM anti-aircraft missile systems, writes Military Watch magazine.

Russian servicemen conducted a series of regular anti-terror training exercises at observation posts in Nagorno-Karabakh. This was reported in the Russian Defense Ministry. "When working out actions on the alarm, the servicemen from the peacekeeping contingent worked out the occupation of rifle positions in order to defend the post, as well as the closure of the highway in order to stop traffic," the military department said.

Japan's Nikkei Asian Review believes that Russia is beginning to yield to China in the development of new weapons and military technologies. Gradually, this lag may become irreversible. China is becoming the world's number two arms exporter. Russia is the third. Beijing is targeting traditional Russian arms markets.

The US army is strengthening in Norway, in the immediate vicinity of the Russian borders. In January, about a thousand Marines landed here. At the same time, American politicians and generals are increasingly declaring an increase in tension in the Arctic, which, according to experts, they themselves create. What the Pentagon is preparing Norway for-in the material of RIA Novosti.

The US army on the background of financial constraints caused by coronavirus infection, this year will hold a private "cupping" for the air force (air force) and naval forces (naval forces) of the country, writes Breaking Defense, Recalling the statement of chief of army staff General James McConville.

Four Indian soldiers and at least 20 Chinese soldiers were injured in a clash on the Indian-Chinese border in Northern Sikkim, India Today reports, citing sources.

Although in the past the US presence in the Persian Gulf was considered a threat to Iran, the Islamic Republic can now destroy US warships thanks to its "deterrent capability", including missile weapons.

What is known about the JL-3 ballistic missile, the work on which Beijing does not recognize

The United States is concerned about China's work on a promising ballistic missile for submarines JL-3, the range of which will allow China to reach the United States. This follows from a public report on missile threats to the United States. What is the new missile, the work on which Beijing, by the way, has not officially confirmed, in the material of the "Newspaper.Ru».

Even ten years ago, it seemed that mandatory conscription would sink into oblivion, especially in Europe, where after the end of the cold war, one country after another moved to an entirely professional (contract) armed forces. Among them were the closest neighbors of Belarus and Russia-Poland (2009), Lithuania (2008) and Latvia (2007).

Russia and the United States have begun practical work on the issue of extending START-3

Moscow and Washington have announced their readiness to extend START-3 for five years, and the work of experts on this issue has already begun, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

At the end of last year, Putin announced that he intended to introduce the Avangard missile into the scope of the START-3 treaty. Immediately after that, they started talking about the fact that Russia allegedly recognized itself as defeated. But is it true that Russia "bowed its head"? As it is not so. With her statements, she only fools America's head, the user of "Sina" is sure.

Government troops of Ethiopia during the fighting against the rebels of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Tigray (PFLT) managed to destroy the multiple rocket launcher AR2, considered a copy of the Russian MLRS 9K58 "Smerch".

At present, if we focus not on the list of personnel, but "on what can really be thrown into battle, it is obvious that the Russian Navy has fallen to the level of approximately South Korea in terms of available serviceable and combat-ready surface ships, "the Military-Industrial Courier newspaper writes.

In order for Estonia alone to withstand Russia's attack for a long time, it is necessary to increase defense spending to 6.5% of GDP.

This statement was made by the commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Major General Martin Herem, on the radio station Vikerraadio.

The Russian Black Sea Fleet has begun tracking the USS Donald Cook, which entered the Black Sea on Saturday, the Russian National Defense Control Center said.

Google decided to blackmail Australia. This country will disable the search engine if the Australian parliament passes a law that could deprive the IT corporation of a considerable share of revenue. Facebook also joined the ultimatum. This is a precedent in world history. From now on, no one knows which next sovereign country the IT giants will present an ultimatum tomorrow. Is Russia waiting for such a scenario and how can it respond?

As reported by the Interfax news agency, the US authorities have received broader powers to request documents from foreign banks that have correspondent accounts in American credit organizations. The corresponding changes were made to the national anti-laundering legislation by the law on the defense budget, which came into force in January.

According to the author, relations between Russia and the United States have reached a dangerous point after Moscow, following Washington, announced its withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty. What this step gives the two countries and why we should expect consequences for the whole world — in the article Al Araby Al Jadeed.

Russia is ready for a dialogue with the United States on intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles, if the administration of American President Joe Biden is interested in finding solutions acceptable to the parties. This was stated on January 21 by the Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov.

A nationalist military expert criticizes the decision to purchase ships for the Ukrainian Navy, which, in his opinion, will become "white elephants" and will spend time at the pier, and not at sea. Instead, he proposes to redirect budget funds for the modernization of the ground units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine... waging war in the Donbas.